GRE Word List

PROPONENT

one who argues in favor of something : advocate

The meaning of the word proponent is one who argues in favor of something : advocate.

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WordMeaning
gleama transient appearance of subdued or partly obscured light
cumulativeincreasing by successive additions
submissivesubmitting to others
ramifyto split up into branches or constituent parts
warymarked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping danger
ravinea small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water
assurancethe state of being assured: such as
underscoreto draw a line under : underline
brittleeasily broken, cracked, or snapped
sledgesledgehammer